Shangcheng, Hangzhou
Shangcheng District (simplified Chinese: 上城区; traditional Chinese: 上城區; pinyin: Shàngchéng Qū; Wade–Giles: Shang4-ch'eng2 ch'ü1) is the capital and one of ten urban districts of Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China, it is located in the core urban area of Hangzhou. The district has an area of 18 square kilometers (6.9 sq mi) and a population of 310,000.[when?]
Shangcheng 上城区 | |
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Jiefang Road in Shangcheng | |
Subdistricts of Shangcheng | |
Shangcheng Location in Zhejiang | |
| Coordinates: 30°15′12″N 120°10′31″E / 30.25333°N 120.17528°E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Zhejiang |
| Sub-provincial city | Hangzhou |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 310001, 310002, 310003, 310008, 310009, 310016 |
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| Simplified Chinese | 上城区 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 上城區 | ||||||
| Literal meaning | "Upper" or "Former City" | ||||||
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History edit
The district lies beside Hangzhou's famous West Lake and includes the territory of the former imperial Chinese cities of Qiantang and Lin'an, the imperial capital of the Song dynasty from 1138 to 1276. Hangzhou's four imperial academies were located here. They were the Wansong Academy (万松书院, now a park), the Ziyang Academy (紫阳书院, now Ziyang Primary School), the Qiushi Academy (求是书院, now Zhejiang University), and the Zongwen Academy (宗文书院, now Zhangzhou No.10 High School).
Present edit
The district government is located on 3 Huimin Rd. The district hosts the headquarters of military region in the province and is also known for its prison[which?] where political prisoners such as Zhu Yufu are incarcerated. Some prominent schools are located nearby, including China Academy of Art, Hangzhou Second High School, and Hangzhou Fourth High School.
Administrative divisions edit
Subdistricts:[1]
- Qingpo Subdistrict (清波街道), Hubin Subdistrict (湖滨街道), Xiaoying Subdistrict (小营街道), Nanxing Subdistrict (南星街道), Ziyang Subdistrict (紫阳街道), Wangjiang Subdistrict (望江街道)
Honors edit
| Honorary Title | Grant Institution | Grant Time |
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| National Harmonious Community Construction Demonstration City | Ministry of Civil Affairs | January 2013 |
| National "Swimming Town" | State Sports General Administration | April 2001 |
| National Science and Technology Progress Demonstration City (District, County) | Ministry of Science and Technology | March 2004 |
| 2011 Zhejiang Province to create an advanced unit of work in the county (city, district) | Zhejiang Provincial Committee | August 2012 |
| Double model city(Chinese: 双拥模范城区) | Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee,Zhejiang Government, Military Region | July 2014 |
| Zhejiang Province Sports County (City, District) | Zhejiang Government | December 2011 |
Religion edit
The local people believe in Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism and Protestantism. Haichao Temple is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the area.[2]
References edit
External links edit
- Official website of Shangcheng District Government